Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 8,658 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Liverpool start the game by kicking off the first half!
9.13
0-0Gabriel Fuentes threads the ball through to Liam Carlton. Liam Carlton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sol Davies.
20.43
Alfred Bailey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noel Bramble. Noel Bramble makes a probing pass to Gabriel Fuentes. Gabriel Fuentes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sol Davies.
21.15
0-0Joost Van Der Leegte knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Sturridge. Neil Sturridge makes a simple pass to Ronnie Vernazza. Ronnie Vernazza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Liam Carlton but he's offside!
28.44
1-0Niccolo Jess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Fuentes. Gabriel Fuentes kicks a strong pass forward to Ronnie Vernazza. Ronnie Vernazza plays a perfect one-two with Gabriel Fuentes and rushes in on goal... Ronnie Vernazza shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.22
Ben Lua-Lua makes a simple pass to Gabriel Fuentes. Gabriel Fuentes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Fuentes. Gabriel Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Liam Carlton. Liam Carlton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.42
2-0Gabriel Fuentes threads the ball through to Liam Carlton. Liam Carlton lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Fuentes. Gabriel Fuentes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
40.16
Sol Davies decides to run forward with the ball. Sol Davies deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Kiko. Hugo Kiko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niccolo Jess.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers get the second half underway!
48.55
Don Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell knocks the ball forward to Hugo Kiko. Hugo Kiko makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
54.36
John Brooking deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Kiko. Hugo Kiko whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.31
2-0Joost Van Der Leegte kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Fuentes. Gabriel Fuentes makes a beautiful solo run. Gabriel Fuentes shoots from 25 yards but somehow Sven Busse manages to keep it out.
65.02
Niccolo Jess threads the ball through to Noel Bramble. Noel Bramble controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Liam Carlton. Liam Carlton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Sven Busse manages to keep it out.
67.53
John Brooking makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Kiko. Hugo Kiko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.03
2-0Bristol Rovers are easily keeping Liverpool at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
77.05
2-0Don Liddell hacks Neil Sturridge from behind! The referee calls over Don Liddell and shows him a yellow card! Neil Sturridge stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.33
2-0Darren McManaman barges into Liam Carlton. Darren McManaman is warned by the referee! Liam Carlton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.50
2-0Neil Sturridge clumsily knocks into Sol Davies. The referee calls over Neil Sturridge and warns him to calm down! Sol Davies carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.19
Neil Sturridge hacks Rene Dassen from behind! Neil Sturridge is warned by the referee again! Rene Dassen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.1%
43.9%
Play Area
29.3%
43.9%
26.8%
Scorers